The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced from the keynote stage at XPONENTIAL 2024 that it has entered into a…
Policy & Regulatory
Future Force: Impact of Autonomous Systems on the Defense Sector
In two conflict-ridden decades, unmanned combat and reconnaissance systems have gone from being exotic capabilities fielded by a handful of…
uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance C-Band Frequency Management for UAS
uAvionix has been awarded a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand C-Band frequency…
AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced that Michael Robbins is the…
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program to Launch in New York City
Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez have announced the introduction of…
Five Good Questions: Edward Kostakis, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect
Edward Kostakis is co-founder of two drone service companies, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect. Both are at the forefront of New…
FAA Enforcement of Remote ID Rule for Drones Started March 16, Ending Discretionary Period
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that drone pilots must ensure their drones are registered and comply with the…
LiDAR Solution Provider Emesent Supporting US-Made Drones
With the inclusion of the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) within the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law by President Biden in December, 2023, the US government is now prohibited from using federal funds to purchase drones made in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, or drones that use certain components made in those countries.
Eyes in the Sky Want to Know: How Safe are NYC’s Jaw-Dropping High-Rises?
In 2023, a new permitting process opened the once closed skies over New York City to commercial drone operations. This…
NUAIR Paves the Way for Cross-Border Drone Operations Between the US and Canada
NUAIR, a New York based non-profit, is set to implement cross-border unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations between the US and…
Construction Drones for DOTs
State departments of transportation use drones for construction related tasks and face challenges related to new allowable drone manufacturers.
Fremont, CA Implements Joint Drone Program for Fire and Police Departments
Fremont, California, has established a joint Drone First Responder (DFR) program for its Fire and Police Departments, marking a first…
Aerodyne Group and DroneDash Technologies to Launch First Cross-Border Drone Delivery Service Between Malaysia and Singapore
Aerodyne Group, a provider of drone-based enterprise solutions, and Singapore-based DroneDash Technologies have announced a partnership to initiate cross-border drone…
The UAS Threat: A “Wicked Hard Problem”
The deadly uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) attack on Tower 22 in Jordan is the first time that United States ground…
HAPS Alliance Publishes White Paper on Regulatory Challenges for High Altitude Operations
The HAPS Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stakeholders, has released a white paper titled…
Increase in Illegal Drone Flights at Stadiums Highlights Security Concerns Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
In 2023, over 4,000 unauthorized drone flights were recorded at nearly 60 stadiums worldwide during major sporting events, revealing a…
FAA Grants DroneUp Approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Deliveries
DroneUp, an autonomous drone delivery and logistics company, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond…
